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Living in Orange City

The city had 4 schools in 2026. Orange City is in the United States; its population was 6,426 in July 2026. For Orange City, 38.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 49 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population6,468people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,258EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent693.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.69%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime233offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 85% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Orange City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Orange City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$789 per month, while the median home value was US$264,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.9%, and the vacancy rate was 1.12% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Orange City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$789/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)1.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)811.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent693.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes9 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Orange City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–66%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student62%strong on education, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family77%strong on family, weak on cost · range 68–86%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–69%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 360 of 6,468 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$82,122 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Orange City is 2.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income82,122 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband84.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet15.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,258 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,474 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.69 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Orange City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,474 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,836of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €811
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,836
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Orange City Salary needed to live in Orange City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Orange City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Orange City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents38.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents49 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,225 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Orange City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOrange City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Orange City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Orange City233
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents233 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes3 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time10.18 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportLRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport28 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Orange City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Orange City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.56 · Feb 0.5 · Mar 7.94 · Apr 16.22 · May 22.89 · Jun 28 · Jul 29.33 · Aug 27.94 · Sep 25.06 · Oct 17.56 · Nov 7.67 · Dec -0.278 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00137700 (SIOUX CTR 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -12.56 · Feb -10.06 · Mar -3.78 · Apr 2.28 · May 9.11 · Jun 14.94 · Jul 16.56 · Aug 15.28 · Sep 10.67 · Oct 3.67 · Nov -3.67 · Dec -9.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00137700 (SIOUX CTR 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.56 · Feb -4.78 · Mar 2.06 · Apr 9.28 · May 16 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 22.94 · Aug 21.61 · Sep 17.89 · Oct 10.61 · Nov 2 · Dec -5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 17.02 · Feb 22.35 · Mar 43.69 · Apr 75.69 · May 105.4 · Jun 114.6 · Jul 87.63 · Aug 86.36 · Sep 81.53 · Oct 62.48 · Nov 36.32 · Dec 25.15 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00137700 (SIOUX CTR 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading81.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.68 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation827.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-7.55 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 360 is not 3.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.13 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents360 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density542.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,468 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,616 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value264,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage80.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance3.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher44.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available98.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,241 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home16.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Orange City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Sioux Center as an Orange City alternative in the same region

12 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 1.2% Sioux Center vs 2.7% Orange City−55%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 127 Sioux Center vs 233 Orange City−45%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Sioux Center vs 3.1% Orange City+56%
  • Residents: 8,864 Sioux Center vs 6,468 Orange City+37%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,403 Sioux Center vs €2,258 Orange City+6%
  • Nearest airport: 34.0 km Sioux Center vs 28.0 km Orange City+21%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,474 Sioux Center vs €3,474 Orange Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Sioux Center

Greer as an Orange City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1492 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 Greer vs 233 Orange City+789%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 6,468 Orange City+673%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €2,258 Orange City+61%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 3.1% Orange City+119%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 28.0 km Orange City−82%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 2.7% Orange City−10%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Cities near Orange City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Orange City, nearest in population first.

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South Monroe6,468 residentsDouglas6,469 residentsChesapeake Beach6,466 residentsCovedale6,472 residentsSt. John6,472 residentsNorthborough6,474 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Orange City?

The median gross salary is 3,474 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Orange City?

The unemployment rate is 2.69 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Orange City?

Police recorded 233 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Orange City?

The published population is 6,468 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Orange City?

360 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Orange City a good place to live?

Orange City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Orange City?

Sioux Center is near Orange City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Orange City (Iowa), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 5471711e81ac42f5c01d05ff3a161447]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/orange-city-ia/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Orange City (Iowa), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00137700 (SIOUX CTR 2 SE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1000030 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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